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#TV productions(LEAD) Surging COVID-19 infections disrupt S. Korean entertainment scene
(ATTN: ADDS new case in paras 12-13, photo) SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean entertainment scene is suffering a setback in the production of TV shows as the fourth wave of the novel coro... 17:02 Jul. 13 -
#TV productionsSurging COVID-19 infections disrupt S. Korean entertainment scene
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean entertainment scene is suffering a setback in the production of TV shows as the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeps nearly every sector ... 11:26 Jul. 13 -
#BTS(LEAD) BTS extends No. 1 streak on Billboard Hot 100 to seven straight weeks related article
(ATTN: ADDS details, photo throughout) SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS' summery, up-tempo number "Butter" remained atop Billboard's main singles chart for the seventh consecutive wee... 08:54 Jul. 13 -
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BTS extends No. 1 streak on Billboard Hot 100 to seven straight weeks
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS' summery, up-tempo number "Butter" remained atop Billboard's main singles chart for the seventh consecutive week. ""Butter" is officially No. 1 on ... 02:23 Jul. 13 -
#coronavirusPerforming arts, film industries on edge as toughest social distancing takes effect
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's performing arts and film scenes, which have been anticipating the return of fans, are on edge as the toughest social distancing in the greater Seoul area ag... 11:36 Jul. 12 -
#BTSBTS' 'Permission to Dance' ranks No. 2 on Spotify's global chart
SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- "Permission to Dance" by South Korean superband BTS snatched the No. 2 spot on Spotify's Global Top 200 chart, the global streaming giant said Sunday. The upbeat numb... 11:31 Jul. 11 -
#former YG chief trialCourt to begin trials Friday for ex-YG chief in whistleblower blackmail case
SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court will this week begin trials for Yang Hyun-suk, former CEO of K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment, on charges of attempting to cover up a drug scandal involvin... 11:00 Jul. 11 -
#The Medium(Yonhap Interview) Thai director thrilled to collaborate with admired Korean filmmaker
By Kim Boram SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- When director Banjong Pisanthanakun saw the South Korean action thriller "The Chaser" (2008) directed by Na Hong-jin at an art festival in Bangkok about five ... 14:32 Jul. 09 -
#Super JuniorK-pop couple Kim Hee-chul, Momo break up
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Singers Kim Hee-chul and Momo have separated, roughly 1 1/2 years after acknowledging their romantic relationship, their agencies confirmed Thursday. SJ Label, which ma... 13:37 Jul. 08 -
#online contentReleases of video content increase in H1 amid protracted pandemic
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The number of video content evaluated by the local media rating authority increased more than 80 percent in the first half of this year from a year ago amid the protracted... 10:13 Jul. 08 -
#Yeon Sang-hoS. Korean director Yeon Sang-ho to launch new sci-fi film on Netflix
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's renowned filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho of the global hit "Train to Busan" (2016) will direct a new Netflix original movie, starring award-winning actress Kang Soo-y... 14:58 Jul. 06 -
#YonhapKey S. Korea-related events of 2020 summarized in Yonhap's new almanac
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday published an English-language almanac summarizing major news events and policies that occurred in and were related to South Korea in 2020. ... 08:00 Jul. 06 -
#BTS(LEAD) BTS to drop new Ed Sheeran collaboration 'Permission to Dance' next week related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS will release a new song, "Permission to Dance," co-written by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran,... 17:13 Jul. 02 -
#BTSBTS to drop new Ed Sheeran collaboration 'Permission to Dance' next week related article
SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS will release a new song, "Permission to Dance," co-written by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, next week, its agency said Friday. The tracklis... 11:46 Jul. 02 -
#performing artsS. Korean performing arts scene posts 19 pct rise in H1 revenue
SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean performing arts scene posted a 19 percent on-year rise in its revenue for the first half, showing clear signs of a recovery from the yearlong pandemic, da... 10:47 Jul. 02 -
#Academy AwardsOscar-winning Youn Yuh-jung invited to Academy membership
By Kim Boram SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean actresses, including Oscar-winning Youn Yuh-jung, have been invited to the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMP... 09:57 Jul. 02 -
#Bang Si-hyukBang Si-hyuk steps down as CEO of BTS' agency-label Hybe related article
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Bang Si-hyuk, the legendary music producer behind the success of K-pop supergroup BTS, has stepped down as the chief executive of the group's agency-label Hybe, the compan... 22:08 Jul. 01 -
#Escape from Mogadishu'Mogadishu' director captures drama, thrills behind true story
By Kim Boram SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Star director Ryoo Seung-wan said Thursday that he was fascinated by the dramatic story and characters in the true story that inspired his upcoming action fil... 15:56 Jul. 01 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard Hot 100 for 5th straight week with 'Butter' SEOUL -- S... 13:30 Jun. 29
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